Senior Manager - Technology Procurement

• 8+ years of experience in Technology Procurement, Technology Sourcing, Category Management, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience managing technology categories within a multinational or complex organisational environment.
• Deep knowledge of technology spend areas, including:
  • Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
  • SaaS solutions and software licensing models
  • Enterprise software
  • IT infrastructure
  • Cybersecurity solutions
  • Data and analytics platforms
  • Technology services and outsourcing
• Proven track record of delivering measurable savings, cost avoidance, licence optimisation, supplier consolidation, and value creation outcomes.
• Experience leading large-scale technology cost optimisation, procurement transformation, or enterprise transformation programmes.
• Expertise in negotiating complex commercial agreements, including cloud, SaaS, infrastructure, managed services, professional services, and enterprise licensing contracts.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to evaluate ROI, business cases, and technology investment decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and challenge executive stakeholders, including CIOs, Technology Directors, Finance leaders, and senior business executives.
• Experience developing category strategies and managing global technology supplier portfolios.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and change management skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Experience within financial services, professional services, shared services, or other technology-intensive global organisations would be preferred
• Experience in private equity-backed businesses, value creation offices, or enterprise-wide transformation programmes.
• Technology consulting experience and/or a strong technology vendor ecosystem network.
• Experience leading complex RFP/RFQ processes and strategic sourcing programmes.